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Tam the Chanter
Member since June 14, 2009
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CHRISTMAS BELLS
CHRISTMAS BELLS by Ian Thomson
From the towers of Corpus Christi
Beating flat the very air
Starlings flying fast to miss
The peals of bells imprisoned there.
In a new- built stone bell-tower
Clarions join in the fray.
Shoppers searching for the bargains,
Still have time to stand and stare.
Far away in lonely forests
Village kirks send bells to join
Ringing out the Christmas message
Mary has a Baby Boy.
Tam the Chanter’s timeline
- June 2024
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13 ThuAnniversary
15 years of membership
- June 2019
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13 ThuAnniversary
10 years of membership
- March 2016
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31 ThuNew follower
@Pugilist
- December 2014
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29 MonReceived a critique
on CHRISTMAS BELLS from @wesley snow
"Makes me want to write a Christmas poem... nah. Yours will serve just fine." -
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28 Sun
- October 2014
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27 Mon
- September 2014
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21 SunReceived a critique
on THE PESSIMIST from @Ian.T
"A great write on the situation. We have just seen the greatness of Scotland and it's people. I will only say this it is going to be a very stupid Westminster that disregards the vote that has just taken place. I for mys…" -
21 SunReceived a critique
on THE PESSIMIST from @raj
"The internal turmoil is vividly expressed caused by dreams of independence dashed due to ulterior motives of the destroyers. Yet, the poem also expresses resignation and sadness about an opportunity lost but keeping the…" -
21 SunReceived a critique
on THE PESSIMIST from @Roscoe Lane
"Tam, what can i say, well written poem. Regards Roscoe..." -
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16 Tue
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15 MonCritiqued
"The Poison Of Scotland's Darling" by @Roscoe Lane
"Good, well-written and much-needed piece of work, Roscoe, It isn't easy to write on a subject you may be too close to. In this case you nailed that slimey limey with a good handful of salt and watch the slug writhe. Wel…" -
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- June 2014
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27 Fri
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13 FriAnniversary
5 years of membership
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09 MonCritiqued
"Inauthentic, a cupie doll to the winner (To Serve Poet workshop 08/07/14)" by @weirdelf
"A poet from Oz (call him weird) submitted a poem (how we cheered) But though everyone tried To find meaning inside No two thought the same (as we feared)" -
09 MonCritiqued
"Fresh Blossom (To Serve A Poet)" by @alidzain
"I'm afraid I have to agree with my fellow poets. The first stanza sets out your stall; but the simile, to me, is not strong enough. A virgin in a harem of concubines might have more impact as a virgin in a bordello or a…" -
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06 FriCritiqued
"Inauthentic, a cupie doll to the winner (To Serve Poet workshop 08/07/14)" by @weirdelf
"The subject is well reasoned and accurately fashioned. I would draw your attention to the last line in verse 3. "and for all that is seen to being good". I must be reading it wrongly, but should "is" not be "are". The p…" -
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02 MonCritiqued
"FALLOWED FIELDS" by @scribbler
"Maybe the rhythm would be improved by changing, in verse 2, "although" to "though" and so losing a syllable. Apart from that it is a powerful, honest, thought-provoking anti-war poem. Well done. Ian" - April 2014
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- December 2013
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- November 2013
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19 TueCritiqued
"what's in a name?" by @fanny haddock
"She was the first of the TV cooks and had great success with her husband, Johny. .Infamous "voice-over" when demo on doughnut cooking was shown - " and I hope that YOUR doughnuts turn out like fanny's" which, of course…" - September 2013
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04 SatPosting milestone
100 poems posted
- March 2011
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12 SatNew follower
@franny50
- June 2010
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13 SunAnniversary
One year of membership
- October 2009
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09 Fri
- July 2009
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15 WedHighest posting month
July 2009 — 10 poems
- June 2009
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17 WedFirst critique offered
on "NARCISSISTIC NIGHTMARE" by @Bonitaj
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16 TueFirst publication
THE SQUID AND THE SNAIL
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13 SatJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 3 days later.
About Me
Location: GBR
Recent Work
Ruby Scooby Dooby
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WOODLAND WANDERING
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Aphrodite's Rock, Paphos
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The Bishop's Bones
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THE HANGOVER
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The Greedy Giant
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Ian's Talk about Tolk ien
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THE RESCUE
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The Trojan War
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A CAT AND MOUSE STORY
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Workshops
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| To serve poet. | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool, Olympic Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2014-05-22 | Concluded |
| Storytelling in Verse (sempiternal) | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2012-09-29 | Concluded |
| Rhyme Crimes | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2012-06-01 | Concluded |
| IMAGERY IN POETRY (for everyone) | (syllabus) | Plunge Pool | Started 2012-03-09 | Concluded |
| Storytelling in Verse | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2012-02-04 | Concluded |
| More Meter | (syllabus) | Shark Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2012-01-11 | Concluded |
| Critique Quickie | (syllabus) | Shark Pool | Started 2011-11-11 | Concluded |
| Rhyme- use, variations and forms. | (syllabus) | Shark Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2011-10-12 | Concluded |
| Meter for everyone! | (syllabus) | Shark Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2011-09-07 | Concluded |
| Splash Pool (initial workshop) | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2011-05-16 | Concluded |